EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Light up toy Mikulala “Flash Braid” — risk: chemical, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02679/25
Summary
The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Light up hair braid toy in a multipack of 64 light up toys. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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